Studying in Austria vs. Switzerland
Austria and Switzerland are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €983 in Austria and €2,335 in Switzerland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
Austria
Lower visa proof of funds
Austria
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
Switzerland
Currency
EUR (€)
CHF (CHF)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
CHF1,600
≈ €1,664 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
CHF25,000
≈ €26,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
CHF2,245 / mo
≈ €2,335 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
CHF21,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Bern
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.